Maps in the News
NASA, Japan Release Most Complete Topographic Map of Earth
NASA and Japan released a new digital topographic map of Earth Monday (6/29/09) that covers more of our planet than ever before. The map was produced with detailed measurements from NASA's Terra spacecraft.
"This is the most complete, consistent global digital elevation data yet made available to the world," said Woody Turner, Aster program scientist at NASA Headquarters in Washington.
Data users can download the Aster global digital elevation model at: https://wist.echo.nasa.gov/~wist/api/imswelcome and http://www.gdem.aster.ersdac.or.jp.
Read NASA's press release |
